Pool Cue Maintenance

The How and Why of Pool Cue Maintenance

“If I’ve told you once I’ve told you a thousand times put the cue back in the rack when you’re finished playing”.

Sound familiar in your household?

Such is the wonderful active mind of our children that they will leave a pool cue everywhere and anywhere without much thought – much the same as how a man leaves his car keys next to the fairies who magically pick them up and put them in a place he can’t find the next morning.

But that’s another story!

Pool cue maintenance, of the wooden variety, has a propensity to succumb to wear and tear if they are not looked after like any natural material.

The main two things not to do to keep your cue nice and straight are not to rest your cue against a wall, chair or table and not to leave it next to a heater.

Leaving the cue leaning against any surface for long periods of time over and over again is a sure way to bend the tip of the cue.

Now doing this leaning business next to a heater or in a humid weather environment will speed up the warping process.

So what do you do for Pool cue maintenance?

For a one-piece cue there’s no doubt packing it away in a hard cue case is the best practice as it will also protect the cue from the elements.

However, this is not always practical for those adorable children of yours.

The most convenient way is to put the cue in a pool rack. Height-dependent this will take the kids just a couple of seconds to do as we all know anything above 7 seconds will heighten the chances of you once again shouting out “Put those cues away!”

You have three options with the cue racks, either wall mounted, rubber hanger or stand. Either option does inject a bit more styling into the Pool Room.

Another way to improve your Pool cue maintenance is to treat it like dinner! And what do you do before you eat – wash your hands to get rid of the grime.

As a proactive measure, Billiard Shop recommends you take your children through cue care before a break is made and that care also extends to banging the butt on the ground.

To take this one step further you can always place a rubber on the end which will also protect the floor.

If all of this wooden cue care stuff scares you, don’t worry – your Billiard Shop cues will last.

But such is the variety of pool cues at the Billiard Shop outlets in Toowoomba, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Aspley and Slacks Creek in Brisbane your Billiard Shop expert will tell you everything there is to know about pool cue care and which one is best for you.

But if you’re still worried we have a simple solution – pick up a fibreglass Grafex cue which has a graphite sleeve injected with a foam resin. They are made straight and generally stay straight. If you do go down this track remember cheap imitations are not injected with the Billiard Shop high-grade resin.

So there you have it! Tell the kids how to help with the Pool cue maintenance from day one so you can save your voice and afford more time to look for those car keys.

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History of the Pool Game Name

The Where, When and Why of the History of the Pool Game Name

So, what is the history of the Pool game name?

You wouldn’t be the first person to ponder why Pool is called Pool.

How on earth is there any correlation between a Pool Table and a Pool that you swim in?

The similarity however is in the meaning of the word itself which can be broadly applied to a number of situations.

A pool when put in the context of a swimming pool is the body of water.

So the history of the Pool game name by pure definition is based on the gathering or a collection which leads us to how the game of Pool received its name, ‘to pool together’.

In the 19^th century (1800’s) a Pool Room was the name given to a place where men used to gather to bet on horse races.

To keep them entertained between the bets, the pool room owners installed Billiard Tables.

As time progressed the name pool and pool rooms stuck which is why today we call Billiards Tables Pool Tables and the general term of the cue sport game Pool.

So in actual fact, the name Pool has nothing to do with the game at all. It is catchy!

As immortalized in the movie The Castle, the well-quoted phrase “That’s going straight to the Pool Room” has more of a ring to it than “That’s going straight to the Billiards Room”.

Who would have thought that the simple and business-savvy decision to place a Billiard Table into a betting room would one day brand the game of Billiards?

Today the mere mention of the Pool Room represents a room where great fun and relaxing times are had.

It is a place where the good times roll and as Billiard Shop says the Pool Room is the place which brings family and friends together.

Have we answered ‘What is the History of the Pool Game Name’?

With outlets in Aspley and Slacks Creek in Brisbane, Bundall on the Gold Coast, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba, Billiard Shop is Australia’s largest Billiard Table supplier.

Drop into a store today to see Billiard Shop’s great quality range first-hand and speak to a trained expert to make sure you are getting the right product for your needs.

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We also offer Billiard Table removal, clothing and refurbishment services.

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Make the Best Pool Table Choice

Whatever the motivation for MAking a Pool Table Choice, for the family home or business, there is an appropriate table for every room size and budget

If you’re designing a new home, even better!

Pool tables range in size from 7 foot x 3 foot 6 inches (213cm x 107cm) to the traditional full-size tables at 12 foot x 6 foot (366cm v 183cm).

One of the most important factors with your pool table choice is you must take into consideration when working out what size fits best is the room to make your shots.

It is generally recommended that a minimum clearance of 150 cm is needed between the pool table and the wall.

This provides ample room to not only move around the table but to pull off some rippers with a more than generous cue stroke.

Just who will predominantly be playing is also a factor that needs to be taken into account with your pool table choice.

Naturally, if the table is going to be played outdoors you’ll want an outdoor pool table but either way the durability of some tables in particular the cloth will be the determining factor.

As Pool Tables do bring family and friends together you may also want to consider seating from the robust lounge to the stools and tables.

To give you a better understanding of what room you need to make the correct pool table choice, refer to the table below:

Table Size	Ideal Room Size	Minimum Room size
7′ x 3’6″ (2.13 x 1.07)	17′ x 13′ (5.18 x 4.11)	15′ x 11’6″ (4.57 x 3.50)
8′ x 4′ (2.44 x 1.22)	18′ x 14′ (5.49 x 4.27)	16′ x 12′ (4.88 x 3.66)
9′ x 4’6″ (2.74 x 1.37)	19′ x 14’6″ (5.79 x 4.42)	17′ x 12’6″ (5.18 x 3.81)
10′ x 5′ (3.05 x 1.52)	20′ x 15′ (6.10 x 4.57)	18′ x 13′ (5.49 x 3.96)
12′ x 6′ (3.66 x 1.83)	22′ x 16′ (6.71 x 4.88)	20′ x 14′ (6.10 x 4.27)

If you are fortunate enough to be designing a new home, you can directly apply these measurements to your plans.

But when deciding on what size table, you need to also take into consideration the length of Pool Cues.

There are a variety of cue lengths, cue tips, weight and durability that you can choose between but the Billiard Shop experts will be able to advise you on what’s best for not only the table but the age of the user.

The key to all these matters listed above is to get advice to be certain you will make the right pool table choice. Billiard Shop outlets in Aspley and Slacks Creek in Brisbane, Bundall on the Gold Coast, Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba, and Townsville are all experts in their field.

Their numbers are listed on billiardshop.com.au locations or by calling 1300 300 654 you will be directed to your nearest store.

Billiard Shop is Australia’s largest Pool Table supplier and in making your decision it is best to see the range and quality first-hand. Speak to the trained staff to make sure you are getting the right table and accessories for your needs.

Billiard Shop has everything you need to play snooker, Pool, 9 Ball and Billiards and they also offer Billiard table removal, reclothing and refurbishment services.

Let the good times roll!

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Mental Benefits of Playing Pool

Develop concentration and problem-solving skills with a family pool table, the mental benefits of playing pool are well worth it.

Yes, playing Pool can help your kids develop into the best they can be in life.

We are not talking about becoming world champion players. It all has to do with teaching your kids two of the greatest things in life without them even knowing it.

These two ‘things’ are concentration and problem-solving. With computer-based entertainment being exposed to our next generation at an increasing level, the child development benefits of play activities, such as cue sports games, are taking on greater importance, truly, the mental benefits of playing pool are well worth it.

Computer use is changing the physical shapes of our brains which might be a particular worry for children’s brains, which are still developing. For example, constant stimulation from digital devices might create attention problems for children, who already find it challenging to set priorities and resist impulses.
According to the Australian parenting website www.raisingchildren.net.au,

But it’s not just all about computer games! In 2009 the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that over 40% of children aged 5-14 watched an average of 20+ hours of Television per fortnight and spent less than two hours doing informal physical activity such as riding a bike.

However, it’s important to note that these viewing statistics have risen in line with the increasing cost of living and both parents working which means less energy for play-time.

This is where a Pool Table comes into play in helping to bring family and friends together, while also enhancing development with the mental benefits of playing pool.

Playing pool does require a healthy dose of concentration to focus on not only hitting the white ball but pushing the object ball to where you want it to go.

Just where you want the ball to go requires problem-solving. This is a great scenario for parent(s) and child to interact and come up with a solution. While the shot is not always going to come off, plenty of encouragement does wonders for your child’s confidence.

The interaction you can have with your children when problem-solving on a Pool Table goes an incredibly long way to strengthening the family bond.

The mental benefits of playing pool come from such things as is your cue straight, how hard are you going to hit the ball, and where you need to hit the object ball for it to go in a certain direction, these are just some of the many child development equations you will share as a family.

These acquired skills of concentration and problem-solving around the Pool Table will carry across to situations in your children’s future professional and personal lives. That’s the beauty of the mental benefits of playing pool.

In time you might even find your children will find greater solitude in going to the Pool Table than sitting in front of a computer screen.

And as your children reach their late teens, understand that a Pool Table does build their relationships with their mates.

It’s why Billiard Shop’s slogan is ‘Bringing family and friends together’ because it’s exactly what it does.

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The Gemstone Pool Table Range

The Billiard Shop Gemstone Pool Table Range

It’s a big decision to decide on what pool table is best for your household. But it doesn’t have to be when the main motivation to bring a table into your life is to bring family and friends together.

For the mid-price range indoor pool table for a standard-sized house, the Billiard Shop’s Gemstone Pool Table range will more than likely be exactly what you need.

The most popular choice in the Gemstone Pool Table range is the Sapphire Slate Pool table which combines elegant styling with the highest level of play. In other words, it looks great and plays beautifully.

The looker qualities are brought out by the traditional feel of the table with quality hide leather elegantly wrapped over the chrome pocket brackets.

The Sapphire is one of Billiard Shops most popular tables and is available in 7’ x 3’6”, 8′ x 4′, 9′ x 4′ 6″. The three sizes provide you with great space options to ensure there’s plenty of room for proper stroke play.

The 2.5-inch side rails, made from solid plantation hardwood timber, are bolted to the precision milled ¾ inch slate.

And no matter what age, you will feel like a professional playing on top-grade English cloth designed for durable wear and precise play.

If the Sapphire isn’t your look Billiard Shop provides two other Gemstone range options; The Square Leg Opal and the Opal pool table which come in two sizes, 7’x3’6″, and 8’x4′.

The Square Leg is very much a contemporary take on a classic table with its bold legs suiting the simplistic clean lines and modern look of today’s home.

The Opal’s legs are distinctly different with the rounded turned finish to fit in with other furnishings and at the same time are more toddler-friendly in the event of a head bump.

The remainder of the table’s features are shared with the hardwood rails bolted directly into the one-piece 3/4″ slate, the six legs bolted into the frame and the pocket protectors hand stitched onto solid screw-down chrome brackets.

Also, in the Gemstone Pool Table range, there are differences in the available colours for both the table and cloth. The Square Leg has three table colour options; teak cloth, walnut and black. These tables are sure to complement whatever entertaining area you have. The standard cloth colours are blue, green and burgundy however other colours are available with the black table.

The choice of colour for the Opal Slate table is either teak cloth or walnut with the standard cloth colours also blue, green and burgundy however for a surcharge other colours are available.

The Gemstone Range of pool tables is sure to complement your entertaining area but when coming into a Billiard Shop outlet you can always bring in room dimensions and a photograph of the room.

If you live in a more remote area of Queensland, a handy tip is to email these to your closest Billiard Shop in either Toowoomba, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Bundall on the Gold Coast or in the Brisbane centres of Aspley and Slacks Creek.

If you’re unsure of where your closest Billiard Shop store is, calling 1300 300 654 will put you through to the closest so you can talk to us about the Gemstone Pool Table range.

Billiard Shop is Australia’s Largest Billiard Table Supplier and therefore offers the most competitive prices in the land. Billiard Shop experts make sure you get the right product for your needs and supply everything required to play snooker, pool, 9 ball and billiards along with table removal, reclothing and refurbishment services.

We look forward to you coming in to check out the Gemstone Pool Table range.

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Classic Pool Tables

What are Traditional / Classic Pool Tables?

Let’s face it not everyone has the room, the budget or the want of a Traditional Full-size Billiard Table, but there are many Classic Pool Tables to choose from.

In fact, the cornerstone of the Billiard Shop business for nearly twenty years has been the 9ft x 4’6ft and the 8ft x 4ft Supreme Traditional Table.

Besides the six legs, these various smaller-sized Supreme tables have all the playability and features of the full size from rubbers wrapped around the pockets to English standards and invisible brackets secured into the side rails. These sliding side rails are bolted directly into the slate and also screwed into the build-up.

The combination of the bolt and the screw results in an exceptional and consistent bounce.

*This is important to note as some manufacturers only screw the rails into the build-up. Over time this screw comes loose making for an inconsistent bounce.

Competition-grade directional cloth is used for the Supreme and you have the choice of a high-sheen 2-pac lacquer finish or a low-sheen satin.

The 8ft Supreme has a piece ¾ inch thick slate base, whilst the 9ft has three pieces of inch thick slate, pinned together to ensure a perfectly true playing surface.

These classic pool tables are unique and unmatched in design and construction. The 7ft, 8ft, 9ft Supreme caters for everyone from the beginner to the most enthusiastic of professionals

The other major traditional table is the Grand Duke with the non-full-size tables available at Billiard Shop in the 7ft’ x 3’6ft, 8ft x 4ft, 9ft x 4’6ft.

Like the Supreme, the Grand Duke range has all the characteristics and appeal of the full-size.

The frame of these classic pool tables is made from the finest hand-selected hardwood timber with mortice and tenon joins throughout the table. The 10” turned and hand fluted legs are eye-catching with a distinctive component a sliding cover flange to hide the deluxe adjustable foot.

The rails are directly bolted to the precision milled slate coupled with top-grade English cloth, English red gum rubber and competition standard invisible brackets.

The slate, like the Supreme, is 1 ½ inches thick but is made up of three slate pieces with side rails bolted directly into the slate.

Other leading features include flush-mounted pocket rails and steel-backed cushion rails and the Strachan 6811 cloth, recognised as the best Billiard cloth in the world.

The Billiard Shop outlets locations in Aspley, Gold Coast, Slacks Creek, Mackay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville have the Supreme and Grand Duke tables available to take home today.

Just what size is best for your home will naturally depend on the size of your Pool Room but the Billiard Shop experts are readily available to assist in this process to let the good times roll.

Billiard Shop is Australia’s Largest Billiard Table Supplier, with 7 retail stores across Queensland.

Drop into a store today to inspect the great range and speak to a trained expert to ensure you are getting the right product for your needs. Billiard Shop has everything required to play snooker, pool, 9 ball and billiards. We also offer billiard table removal, reclothing and refurbishment services.

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Full Size Snooker Tables

the Supreme and the Grand Duke Full Size Snooker Tables

You have to admit it, playing on a traditional full size Snooker table for the first time in a long time is a challenge for the most skilful of players.

The same can also be said in reverse. Playing on a smaller sized table presents a whole lot of other challenges when you’re more accustomed to a full size snooker table.

At 12ft x 6ft and 10ft x 5ft, the Full size is most certainly a majestic looking thing and it is natural to think of your favourite World Snooker players such as Australia’s Neil Robertson, when simply just seeing one.

You realise just how good these professional players are right from the break on a table of this size.

It’s why the traditional full size snooker table remains as popular as ever in households right throughout Queensland and Australia.

Billiard Shop store locations in Aspley, Gold Coast, Slacks Creek, Mackay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville are your experts when it comes to the eight-leg tables – the Supreme and the Grand Duke.

Which of the full size snooker tables is for you will depend on the size of your room.

The Supreme Traditional Pool Table is a sight to behold with an ageless constructed frame and 8-inch stylish fluted and turned legs from solid hardwood. It’s the same way they were constructed over 100 years ago.

An impressive feature is the invisible brackets which are secured into the rail while the rubbers are wrapped around the pockets to English standards.

The sliding rails hide the bolt heads. The supreme rails are bolted directly into the slate and also screwed into the build-up. The combination of the bolt and the screw results in an exceptional and consistent bounce.

*This is important to note as some manufacturers only screw the rails into the build-up. Over time this screw comes loose and makes for an inconsistent bounce.

The competition-grade directional cloth stands out and is great to play on. In regards to “looks” you do have the choice of a high-sheen 2-pac lacquer finish or a low-sheen satin.

The 12ft Supreme Traditional Full Size Snooker table has five pieces of 1 ½ inch thick slate while the 10ft Supreme has 5 pieces of 1 ¼ inch thick slate. The slate is pinned together to ensure a perfectly true playing surface.

It’s why this billiard table is described as unique and unmatched in design and construction.

The other major player table is The Grand Duke Traditional Snooker Table which is one of the last truly traditional tables on the market.

The finest hand-selected hardwood timber is used in the traditional constructed frame with Mortice and Tenon joins throughout the table.

The 10” turned and hand fluted legs are eye-catching with a distinctive component a sliding cover flange to hide the deluxe adjustable foot.

Other leading features include flush-mounted pocket rails and steel-backed cushion rails which only a few tables on the market can boast.

Finishing off the full-size Grand Duke Traditional Snooker Table is the Strachan 6811 cloth which is recognised as the best Billiard cloth in the world.

Many tables have tried to copy the Grand Duke but the reality is that nothing is as good as the original which is how all Championship tables are built today.

The Supreme and the Grand Duke are wonderful creations and would be a remarkable sight in any home – with enough room! On that note, if you are building a new home, your nearest Billiard Shop can assist with measurements that take into consideration stroke play.

And if you do have a Full sized traditional Snooker Table, Billiard Shop is at the ready for any repair work to let the good times roll!

Billiard Shop is Australia’s Largest Billiard Table Supplier, with 7 retail stores across Queensland.

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Kamui Pool Tips

The future is here with Kamui Pool Tips

They have been described as the Apple of Pool cue tips.

Kamui Pool tips are considered to not just be at the cutting edge of pool cue tips but the actual cutting edge through an extensively tried and tested laminate and compression process.

The end result is more reliable play which equates to greater confidence in stroke-play.

Hundreds of professionals around the world now use Kamui Pool Tips and they are now available from Billiard Shop stores in Toowoomba, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Bundall on the Gold Coast, Townsville and in the Brisbane centres of Aspley and Slacks Creek.

Kamui (kah-MOO-ee) which is the Japanese word for divine or powerful consists of 100% Japanese pig skin leather with each 10 layers laminated and glued together.

The unique production process of the Kamui Pool Tips is what creates quality and performance with the compression process resulting in high porosity in the pig skin.

In other words, this leaves the pores of the pig skin open, allowing the chalk to penetrate the surface enough to really hold onto chalk to promote grip.

Greater grip translates to a reduced chance of miscuing a shot and to compensate for how much performance you want, super soft, soft, medium and hard tips have been produced.

The compressed leather Kamui Pool Tips have a shield on its base for the glue to be applied which removes the practice of sanding the bottom layer as is the case in traditional tips. This shield protects the glue from being absorbed into the pig skin which guarantees a perfectly aligned installation to achieve the designed tip and cue performance.

The range of Kamui Pool Tips comes in Original or Black.

The Original, which holds its original leather colour, is designed to generate more speed with a more accurate shot. It allows the player to move the cue ball over a longer distance with accurate shooting.

The Black is promoted for Precise Cue Ball Control due to its high elasticity properties. This high elasticity of the black leather absorbs the momentum of the cue so as to propel the cue ball with the desired spin.

As to whether your personal game would be suited to a Super Soft, Soft, Medium, and Hard contact your nearest Billiard Shop in Queensland on 1300 300 654. Billiard Shop experts will be able to match up a Kamui tip with what you play with right now and/or by your style of play.

One thing is certain, Kamui’s ever-expanding market share of the tips isn’t by chance with the Craftsmanship at the heart of quality control.

While the Japanese pig is a fine grade of leather for a pool cue tip there is still a specially selected part that is considered critical to the quality of a Kamui tip. The selected piece is then further evaluated and double-checked by two craftsmen.

Further testing is carried out in the production process to detect any problems and a serial number is also assigned so that in the case of concern, Kamui can trace back what temperature, humidity, material and craftsman was involved.

The tips aside, the Kamiu story is a great life lesson. Through extensive testing, they believed they had a very fine product! They took it took America spending serious cash advertising on every billiard magazine only to sell one tip!

With steely determination and an impenetrable belief, they pushed on. Further research revealed the American billiards market is only word of mouth which prompted Kamui to push free sample tips to cue makers and repairers.

With the Kamui tips now in Billiard Shop stores in Australia the power of justified belief and steely determination proves you can achieve goals.

It’s also why Billiard Shop is passionate about their tables and accessories as the cue sports game really does bring Family and Friends together to let the good times roll!

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The Amazing History of Aramith Balls

The History of Aramith Balls Started in the 1950s, Today, Aramith has grown a Worldwide Market Share Exceeding 80%

There’s an 80% chance that the Billiards balls you have played with were Aramith Balls because of the percentage of players worldwide that use them week in and week out.

Over several decades Belgian Aramith Billiard balls have forged worldwide recognition due to their outstanding endurance and uncompromised quality making them also the most economical purchase.

An Aramith ball will last at least five times longer than any other ball.

The history of Aramith balls goes back to the company that makes them, Saluc. Sulac states that, when used properly, they will last up to 40 years for home use.

This is why Billiard Shop stocks them in every one of their stores throughout Queensland in Townsville, Toowoomba, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Bundall on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane at Aspley and Slacks Creek.

Their quality is the result of a high-tech process that combines the unmatched characteristics of phenolic resin with fine Belgian craftsmanship.

This production process makes the balls very strong and scratch-resistant and will withstand more than 50 times more impact.

The balls resist at a friction temperature of 250 C when in motion which results in fewer white marks on your cloth and no flat spots on the ball.

There is little doubt the balls also make for better-controlled stroke play as a result of the unique elasticity of the resin, designed for optimal rebound along with a true and accurate roll.

It’s little wonder professional players and federations worldwide have exclusively selected the Aramith balls showing that the history of Aramith balls is.. from 0 to hero, with a dominant market share of over 80%.

Saluc has not rested on its laurels with its leading product by also using the same process for novelty sets such as NRL State of Origin sets to branded Bundaberg Rum or Jack Daniels sets.

It’s why Billiard Shop has these sports-loving sets on the same par as the traditional balls.

The history of Aramith balls started with the company Saluc is situated in Belgium, Callenelle in the city of Péruwelz, located in the Walloon region in the province of Hainaut. Founded in 1923, Saluc started as a chemical industry specialising in tannery products before converting to billiard balls after 1950. They also make 9-pin bowling balls amongst other industrial balls used in all kinds of applications with exportation to more than 60 countries representing 98% of activity.

The union of these two complementary Belgian products – loved by amateur and professional billiards players the world over and sanctioned by the majority of the championships and tournament organizers worldwide -will help to reinforce the promotion on the international level of these two globally reputed and high-quality billiard products: the IWAN SIMONIS cloth and the

The history of Aramith Ball was born in the aftermath of WWII with the almost total disappearance of their core business forcing the company to look for alternatives.

Due to their chemical know-how in the manufacturing of phenolic resins, Saluc saw the opportunity to move into making billiard balls with the billiard market in full expansion.

By the 1960s production was in full swing despite being up against three well-established manufacturers. However continuous fine-tuning combined with the increase in production levels saw Aramith Balls establish a leading market share.

Today, Saluc is the only company worldwide producing phenolic billiard balls. Their unique structure is more than one hundred times finer than mineral-filled polyester which gives them such qualities.

The production involves a 13-step, 23-day process that includes casting and curing processes, combined with unique grinding and state-of-the-art polishing technology.

Throughout the process, computerized technology continuously interfaces with and assists craftsmanship to guarantee the tightest tolerances and specifications.

And how about this for quality control – Each ball is still checked manually before leaving the factory to provide the worldwide distribution network with reliable output. Now that would be a job!

So next time you rack and stack ‘em, know that with Aramith you are playing with history. So I guess all there is left to do is create some playing history of your own against family, friends or foes.

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How to Play Snooker

How to Play Snooker, The Classic English Game Usually Played on Large Billiard Tables

How to Play Snooker – The Game

Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Graeme Dott, Shaun Murphy and Australia’s Neil Robertson have all raised the World Snooker Championship trophy over the past decade.

how much money do snooker players earn — Neil Robertson

They are household names and have done well out of the sport due to the game’s heavy Television broadcast schedule.

It is, for this reason, that the game of Snooker enjoys such a high profile despite Snooker itself not being played at the grassroots level as much as eight or nine ball.

The skills and tactics of Snooker are undeniable and as a general belief if you are good at Snooker you should do okay at any of the other cue sports games.

Like Billiards, not to be mistaken with American Billiards, you can’t hide in a game of Snooker – poor play will be exposed.

Watching two low-skilled players play Snooker is painful, particularly if you’re playing next as it will be a long wait.

That said watching the highly skilled is very awesome and it is why the game is covered extensively on Television.

How to Play Snooker – Video Overview

How to Play Snooker – Setup Instructions

When staged on a full size table of 12’x6’ or 10’x5’, Snooker is played with 22 balls which is made up of one white cue ball, ten red balls and one yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black ball.

Ten red balls are used on smaller tables.

The red balls are racked in the triangle and placed behind the spot at the foot of the table.

The coloured balls are placed on the various spots on the table:

BROWN ball placed on CENTRE of string line
YELLOW ball placed on spot to the RIGHT
GREEN ball placed on spot to the LEFT
BLUE ball placed on spot at CENTRE of table
PINK ball placed at APEX of pyramid
BLACK ball placed HALF WAY between pyramid base & back cushion

How to Play Snooker – Object of the Game

The object of the game is simple. Sink a red ball then sink a coloured ball and try and continue this scenario as many times as possible. So in other words, sending a red ball into a pocket allows you to shoot for a coloured ball.

While a red ball is one point the coloured balls have different values which are:

BROWN – 4 points
YELLOW – 2 points
GREEN- 3 points
BLUE – 5 points
PINK -6 points
BLACK – 7 points

You can pocket any coloured ball after pocketing a red. If you sink the lowest valued colour ball on the table it is taken out of the game however if it is not the lowest-valued coloured ball on the table it is immediately replaced to its original position on the Table. If the spot is occupied the ball is placed on the nearest vacant spot. Once red balls are pocketed they remain there.

Once all the red balls have been pocketed you must then sink the remaining coloured balls in order from lowest to highest (points).

And to make it a challenge you must nominate which coloured ball you are aiming for during all stages of the game. This means if you accidentally sink a coloured ball that wasn’t nominated it is returned to the table and a penalty applies to the shooter.

How to Play Snooker – Penalties

A player loses four points if they aim for a red ball and misses or if the white cue ball goes into the pocket.
A player aims for a coloured ball and misses he loses the value of the ball missed except for the Yellow and Green balls which then carry the minimum penalty which is 4 points.
A player hits a different coloured ball than the one aimed at they lose the value of the highest number ball involved. The same penalty applies to pocketing a wrong ball even if the right ball is hit first.
If the player “on” Black misses and no other ball is hit – a penalty of seven points
Player “on” Yellow strikes Black and Yellow simultaneously – a penalty of seven because the highest numerical forfeit applies.
When all balls are off the Table the player with the highest score wins.

How to Play Snooker – Snookering

In consideration of all the rules, the biggest secret of the game lies in the name – SNOOKER. A snooker is when you deprive your opponent of a clear shot or even better a shot that has no alternative but to foul. So if you are playing Snooker – try and snooker your opponent as many times as possible but make sure you do it without detracting from sinking balls and scoring shots.

However, if you snooker your opponent from a foul stroke they can claim a “free ball”- that is choose any colour he chooses to serve as a red ball. However, the coloured ball will count as one and must be re-spotted.

Conclusion

It is a fun game but if you and your opponent are new to the game, it is not a bad idea to have a list of the value of each ball on hand and where they are placed on the table.

There is a Billiard and Snooker club in just about every Metropolitan and Regional centre in Australia and their websites are a great reference on which club to join, upcoming tournaments and lessons.

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